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The wheel is spinning and so is your head. Why are there so many numbers? What do the grids mean? Why is everyone freaking out? Did someone just pocket a win with the game's max bet? Did you just witness live roulette history?

You might not understand roulette, let alone the hype surrounding live roulette — but that's where we come in. In this post, allow us to explain all you need to know in order to play live roulette online and how it differs from online roulette. Better yet, we'll walk you through the most popular live roulette games and help you pick the right one for you!

WHERE CAN I PLAY LIVE ROULETTE?

Your roulette experience will differ from one platform to another. Some prefer the good-old land-based casino experience, where sulky people congregate to vent their frustrations to poker-faced dealers. Others prefer online roulette, which delivers some of the live roulette elements through its 2D nature. Then, you'll find the mobile roulette players, who enjoy having a shot at their favourite game while on the road.

Last but not least, you'll find live roulette enthusiasts, who sit comfortably in the warmth of their own home and enjoy the best roulette experience possible on their screens. If you're this type of casino player, you're in for a real treat.

HOW TO PLAY ROULETTE

Before venturing out in the world of Live Casino to start playing live roulette, grasping the basics of the game wouldn't be the worst decision in the world. In fact, we advise players to always read up on the basics of live casino games before trying them out with real money.

Roulette is one of the most popular games in casino history, and now that online casinos are gaining traction, table games like roulette are a cornerstone for any noteworthy online casino. With so many grids and different sections, it might seem complicated to play roulette but we can assure you that that's not the case.

Here’s how the roulette action unfolds. Players bet on a number they think the ball will land on, and after that, the dealer releases the ball onto the roulette wheel. The roulette table features all the possible numbers and bet types, so players just have to move their chips onto the respective boxes in order to place a bet. If the roulette ball lands on any number the players have bet on, they will be paid. Roulette rounds last slightly longer in physical casinos than they do in other casino games, such as baccarat and blackjack. In live roulette, however, the change of pace is noticeable. In fact, live dealers at live roulette tables simply have to pull a lever to trigger the ball while adding some commentary in the meantime. Since chips are placed virtually, the live dealer doesn't need to physically gather them all to resume the game.

A quick online search about roulette will reveal that this fan-favourite game has a few major variants: European roulette, American roulette and French roulette. Let's unpack each one to find the most suitable live roulette game for you!

EUROPEAN ROULETTE

Starting off with this much-loved classic is a must. European roulette is the most popular of roulette games, mostly owing to its lowly house edge of 2.7%. In other words, the probability of winning is higher in this roulette variant compared to others.

In European roulette, there are 37 pockets where the ball can end up, ranging from 0 to 36. Numbers 1 to 36 alternate between red and black colours, while 0 is green. Although the numbers follow a chronological order on the grid, you'll notice that the same cannot be said for the roulette wheel. This makes for a very random outcome each time the ball is played.

FRENCH ROULETTE

French roulette is almost identical to the European variant, in that there are the same amount of numbers in the wheel. One look at French roulette tables, however, and you'll notice some differences.

First off, this version incorporates the 'La Partage' rule, which means that if you lose an even-money bet, you'll split the loss 50:50 with the house. This lowers the casino edge to just 1.35%, a stark difference from the 5.25% in the American version as you'll soon find out. Secondly, there are more betting options in this version of roulette. Don't be fazed by the French bet names. There are French roulette games out there that use English translations instead. If you're getting bored with the standard roulette betting options, this variant might pack a better punch.

AMERICAN ROULETTE

If you place a European roulette table and its American counterpart side by side, you might not notice any difference. A closer look will reveal that, in American roulette, there is an extra number thrown into the mix, the double zero (00). This minor difference is nothing but bad news where odds are concerned. In fact, the double zero bumps up the house edge to 5.25%, meaning that your long-term win rate will be quite low in comparison to European or French roulette. Also, the numbers on the roulette wheel are in a different order as well.

Here's another way how this roulette variant differs from the European version — the Five bet. In the American variant, you'll be able to place a bet that covers the first five numbers, double zero, zero, 1, 2 and 3. The payout stands at 6 to 1. Does the double zero mean that you can't win real money in this roulette variant? Far from it. Some players enjoy the increased betting options, even if it means that their winning probability takes a dip in return.

BET TYPES

A big reason why live roulette is one of the most popular casino games lies in the fact that betting options are truly endless. Bets in roulette are divided into two basic categories, Inside bets and some are Outside bets. The reason they're called this way is because of the chip placement required to place the bets. For example, Inside bets require the player to place their chips inside the grid, whereas chips must be placed outside the grid for Outside bets. In any case, the large number of different bets can really shape up your online gaming experience, so it's worth trying your luck at some live roulette games once you nail down what most bets entail.

Although there are no random number generators in live roulette, it is still a fully random game of chance since each spin is completely independent from its predecessor. Having said that, we'd advise you to avoid incorporating the Hot and Cold Numbers betting strategy if you want to have some real fun. This strategy takes into consideration how frequently the ball is landing on specific numbers. Remember, just because your lucky number hasn't appeared in a while doesn't mean that it will pop up any sooner!

Each type of bet has its own payout odds, which is why players often try one or more bets during each round to see what sticks. Before you play live roulette online, have a look at the minimum betting limit to gauge the amount you're comfortable with betting. Here are the bets you could place in each live roulette variation we mentioned, so have a look and see which ones you fancy trying!

NUMBER BET

Let's start off with the Inside bets. Also called a Straight Up bet, a number bet allows you to place a bet on any number on the grid, including 0. With 37 different numbers in play, you can imagine why this bet pays 35 to 1. If you want to place this bet, you must place your chips directly above the number you predict the ball will land on.

SPLIT BET

If you want to include two numbers in a single bet, you could try this. Chips must be placed on the line between the two numbers for a potential payout of 17 to 1.

STREET BET

A street bet covers all three numbers in a row, so this bet type might be up your alley if you have three magic numbers in mind! In this case, chips are placed at the beginning of the row in question. This bet pays 11 to 1.

CORNER BET

This bet features four different numbers. Chips must be placed in the centre of the four numbers, where all corners meet. The payout is 8 to 1.

LINE BET

With the highest amount of outcomes an Inside bet could cover, line bets feature two rows of three numbers, meaning six different numbers in total. Chips are placed at the end of the rows. This bet pays 5 to 1.

COLUMN BET

Now come the Outside bets. As the name suggests, column bets cover an entire column of 12 numbers. If you want to try a column bet, place your chips at the very end of the column. This bet pays 2 to 1.

DOZEN BET

Do you think that the ball will land on a low number? Well, with this bet, you'll be able to cover numbers in different ranges. The three sections are 1 to 12, 13 to 24 and 25 to 36. Place your chips on either one of these sections for a chance to win a payout of 2 to 1.

COLOUR BET

You can also bet on which colour the ball will land on. Simply place your chips on either the red or black box for a possible payout of 1 to 1.

ODD/EVEN BETS

This bet features all odd or even numbers, so just place your chips on the respective box for a chance of a 1 to 1 payout.

LOW/HIGH BETS

Finally, this bet divides all the numbers on the grid into two; the "low" numbers are 1 to 18, while the "high" are 19 to 36. There are two separate boxes for either choice, which pay 1 to 1.

OTHER LIVE ROULETTE GAMES

The beauty of live casino roulette is that game provider Evolution is constantly developing creative twists to the classic variations of the game. At HotSlots, you'll find plenty of live roulette games designed to impress. Here are some of them.

SPEED ROULETTE

Is playing live roulette a bit too time-consuming for your taste? Well, Evolution is here to tell you that playing roulette doesn't have to take forever! In Speed Roulette, game rounds don't last longer than 25 seconds since betting is carried out while the wheel spins. This means that you can enjoy an extra 50 game rounds per hour compared to other live roulette games!

AUTO ROULETTE

Do you need a complete change in atmosphere? Auto Roulette isn't your usual live dealer roulette, partly because there isn't a live dealer to begin with! Unlike other live games, this variant delivers your game of roulette in a fully automatic way, hence the name. Think of Auto Roulette as online roulette streamed live from a land-based casino. In fact, some studios use real tables in real casinos to stream live roulette and deliver a more immersive experience. There are quite a few variants of Auto Roulette, namely Speed Auto Roulette, Auto VIP Roulette and Auto La Partage Roulette. Don't worry, all these live roulette variants are based on European roulette.

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